That Old Ace in the Hole

2004

by Annie Proulx

Bob Dollar, a young man from Denver, embarks on a journey to the prairies of Texas and Oklahoma, tasked with scouting locations for hog farms for Global Pork Rind. However, this mission leads him to uncover not just potential sites, but the rich history and vibrant people of the area.

Settling into LaVon Fronk's bunkhouse and lending a hand at Cy Frease's Old Dog Café, Bob is confronted with the resilient and quirky inhabitants of Woolybucket. These are folks who have weathered tornadoes, dust storms, and economic shifts, holding steadfast to their land and legacy.

Robust, often bawdy, and strikingly original, this novel tracks the waves of change that have shaped the American landscape, capturing the essence of a community's struggle to maintain its identity in the face of modernization.

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Review by sunbreak
I'm re-reading this right now and I simply don't want it to end. Annie Proulx is the only person that could ever get me to read a book that includes cattle ranching, pig farms, and hairy spiders.
Likeless so far. Lead the way
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